4 days....

Okay well I missed a day but nothing really exciting happened yesterday.

So, there 4 days left until my show, and the next day going on vacation!

My knee really hurts right now but I've been icing it. Today I'm gonna do a clarifying face mask, just to help keep my skin clear, so that i don't have to worry about it when caking on all the stage makeup. Also doing a facial is going to help relax me a bit, which is really important leading up to the show, because so many other thing contribute to stress..

I'm going to start laying out the clothes I want to pack today, and finish that up tomorrow, so I can be all packed and ready before the day of the show, so all I have to think about is the show :)

Here's some stress free tips I'm using this week:
-Drink lots of water (when you really busy and it's so hot outside it is really important to hydrate, and drinking lots of water helps flush out toxins that can lead to stress and broken out skin)

-Cut out other fluids (if you drink other stuff like soda, juices, I've been really obsessed with Brisk Iced tea lately, but by cutting those out you cut back on alot of sugar, and unwanted calories. With the exception, of a cup of coffee an hour before dancing or rehearsal, to help get my energy going!)

-Get outside but use SUNSCREEN (right now where I live it's really hot outside, and the last thing you want is to be bright red with sunburn on stage, so use sunscreen, but get outside to breathe the fresh air, and get you mind off everything for an hour or so.  Go read a book in the shade, or do some gardening; I have a couple small flower beds that i like to take care of.)

-Go to bed early! (It's the week of the show and with all those hours of rehearings, your gonna be exhausted before the show, unless you give your body enough time to recharge every night, so even log on to your computer, something that easily sucks me in late at night, instead drink a cup of tea or take a nice warm bath,
and go to bed as early as you can.)

Have a wonderful de-stressful day!!!

New series

So I know i haven't blogged in a while..... so i think i'm gonna do a short blog series

I'm going to Florida for vacation in 7 days, and I have a huge show I'm performing in the day before, so my thinking is that I'll do a short post everyday giving sort of an update, and how and what I pack and what I do to prepare for my show. I'd also really love to get comments, but i understand if you don't have an account, and can't comment, but i kinda just want to know if anyone even reads this?

So 6 days.... post #1 in series
Today I have been out all morning so now i'll probably just chill for the rest of the day and work on my paper(I have to finish before I leave), I might take a bath and do a face mask and shave my legs to relax myself a little before this crazy week starts.

Current injuries:
I have a torn meniscus in my knee and it hurts really bad so i have to take it easy at rehearsal the next two days.

Shin splints, ICE ICE and more ICE!

until tomorrow..... Lots of love and hope for healing

WHAT SAVED MY BRUSHES!

So the last time after i washed all my makeup brushes, the bristles started falling out!! This freaked me out cause i didn't want to lose all my good brushes...so I searched on youtube for some proper brush cleaning techniques. These two videos combined worked wonders on my brushes! They came out squeaky clean, and so soft, and dried in perfect shape! They're like new again.

I don't have the brush guards so i used this DIY technique below

You should clean your brushes almost every week, not as much with eyeshadow brushes, because your eyelids don't contain as much oil and bacteria. Foundation brushes should be cleaned week, I know some people that clean them after every use; but I never have time to do that. Also what ever you use to apply powder with should be washed quite frequently, think about it,  when you use powder throughout the day it's to blot up oils so over time your brush will be so filled wiht oil and bacteria that you keep puting back onto your face....Ewwww gross right!?

Have a beautiful squeaky clean day!!!

VIDEO! zebra nails

Hello everyone it's time for the video of the week! which is really more just a video whenever I have time to post.

I just painted my finger and toenails with this and it looks fabulos!!! It's really fun to do and not to hard after you get the hang of it, I use a tiny brush to do the small lines, and it came out great!! Don't worry if it's not perfect every Zebra's stripes are different!!!

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Whats in for Spring

Spring is such a happy time of the year! It's my favorite season, everything starts growing and smells so fresh especially right after spring cleaning!

But the big question is what is in fashion for spring???? well I'm no expert but i'm gonna tell everyone about some of my favs that are in right now...

1. Nude heels are kind of a staple piece and can pair up with so many things for tons of different looks.

(this is just a picture I found, but these are super cute and I kinda really want them haha)

  2. Strappy/Caged sandal or heel, you can find this style in ether flat or a heel and they seem to be really in for spring.
  

3.Heeled ankle boots, most people think that these are just for spring, but you can still pull them off for spring, try pairing them with tights (try some fun lacy ones ) and a short dress or skirt.... anytime you can extend the season to wear one of your favs GO FOR IT!

There are so many gorgeous makes of this show style I'm just in love with them!

 4. Cardigans!!! Since sometimes it's still a little chilly in the spring, stock up on these, they are great for layering, I personally really like the ruffly ones :D

5. Small floral print.

6. Lace finally lace is making a comeback, and it's a perfect to add a touch a elegance to your outfit, and add the sexiness of showing some skin without bearing it all ;)

7. ZEBRA print!! It's everywhere! and is and will always be "in" for me. 

 Have an awesome day, and if your poor like me have fun putting together amazing outfits in your head! :D

Get it Right

Crying my heart out in the middle of the night, I just can't.... Can't seem to get it right.
No not for anyone. I feel so much emotion and I can't turn it out into words, so I pour it into my soul and hope it turns our okay. Please give me time more time to figure things out, my life is rushing by and I don't know what to do?

It's OK to feel this way sometimes (I'm feeling this way right now but it helps me to get it out, see above haha) Theres always a fresh new day tomorrow, so don't give up!

Yes I'm a Glee fan but I'm not obsessed I just am always in awe of people who can sing so good and I love to listen to the purity of their voice without so much editing and distortion.

LOTS OF LOVE <3

Video of the week!

Okay, I know my last post was a video one but thats okay :D

Heres a really cute sort of messy chic hairstyle, thats easy to do. I did it yesterday and loved it!!!

Have fun doing your hair or creating a twist on this look, and please comment!!

Also for a fun question of the day.... What's your favorite Animal Print (i.e. Zebra, Leopard, Snake skin,) comment below

Mine is Zebra Print all the way!!! I'm a little obsessed ; D

Video of the day!

Yay first video of the day post!!! and I apologize for not posting for a few days.

 

The video today is from Kandee Johnson, she is one of my favorite beauty gurus on youtube so check her other videos out too!

IT'S THE SMOKEY EYE HOW TO VIDEO!
this video really helped me to learn how to do a basic smokey eye and I think I do mine pretty good now, if I do say so myself :D

Once you've mastered the basic one have fun experimenting with other colors like a purple smokey eye, and just have fun with it!

I think it's really good  to know how to do the smokey eye.... It's super pretty and great for hittin' the town with the girls (or boys) ;- )

Reveiw on Sally Hansen salon effects nail polish strips

HEY Everyone!

First off real quick before I get to the review I wanna say something else.
Does anyone read this blog? Like really read it and follow it?

I just would like to know, please comment if you like this blog, and let me know what you like or don't like about it. :)

OK! Sally Hansen nail polish strips.....

I tried these out a few weeks ago, I got them at RiteAid and I picked out the black and white checked ones called Check Me Out.  I really liked these, all the patterns are sooo pretty!! So here are the main reasons why I really like them:
- They don't need time to dry, just put 'em on and GO!
(just don't shower right after you put them on so that gives the adhesive in the side that sticks on to dry)
- The patterns and colors are so cute.
- They custom fit any nail shape or size
- The pack comes with extra strips in case you mess up or rip them.
- They last for about two weeks (at the end of the second week is when mine started chipping a little)


Have an awesome day!! Don't let the rain wash away your beautiful smile!

My Favorite Beauty Gurus on YouTube (:

HI Everyone!!
I had an idea of something i could post weekly - My Favorite videos of the week! So I'll try to post a couple a week, and they might be from my favorite Gurus (I will list below) or I might just other random videos...

Heres the few Gurus I follow and really like:

1. Kandee Johnson
http://www.youtube.com/user/kandeejohnson?blend=1&ob=4

Heres her makeup channel, but make sure you check out her blogs, and other channel!
I love her videos and I've learned so so many really amazing tips and tricks that has helped me so much with doing makeup. Kandee is a professional Makeup artist so she really knows her stuff.... But she is such an amazing and inspiring person.

2. QueenBeeuty
http://www.youtube.com/user/QueenBeeuty

She's so pretty and does videos on fashion and beauty, I like her and shes fun to watch.

3.Maybabytumbler
http://www.youtube.com/user/maybabytumbler?blend=1&ob=4

She cute and funny, she can ramble on alot but i like her videos she does about half and half with her videos about Fashion/beauty and then the other half are about cheerleading and tumbling, so even if you arn't into one or the other still check some of her stuff out.

4. Bubzbeauty
http://www.youtube.com/user/bubzbeauty?blend=1&ob=4

She has alot of really nice skin tips and DIY faces masks that I absolutly love!!!

Have fun checking these channels and videos out!!! By the way no one asked me to tell about these Gurus I haven't even ever contacted me back.... so I'm just doing this cause I like their videos and want to share them with everyone....

Please please comment I'm getting lonely and I'm not as motivated when I don't know if anyone is even intrested in what I have to say

Lots of LOVE :)

FIX cracked blush!!! happiness

Have any of your favorite blushes cracked lately?

This is a really quick fix that can save your poor cracked blushes :)
Ok so first you'll need:
-a small clean container (I used an old lipgloss pot/jar, and I cleaned it out)
- white moisturizer (I used like a plain face moisturizer with SPF, make sure it's white so it doesn't mess with the final color)
-and your cracked blush
1. Take you blush and use the end of and eyeshadow brush and crush it until its all powder.
2. Pour a little bit of moiturizer into your container, then add in some powder, and mix. Keep adding power and the moisturizer until you have the color and consistency you want, and there you have your recycled, brand new cream blush!!! :D


I hope this helps and you have fun doing it!

My favorite beauty products

HAPPY St. Patricks Day (a day late)

So I'm going to share some of my favorite body products, but I would love to hear about what you think I should write about, give me some inspiration! I'm finally posting this blog yay!!!!

Ok so skin care first:

1. Noxzema Triple Clean Anti-Blemish Pads (medicated with Salicylic acid)
I really like these, you can get them at Walmart and they're cheap :) They're great for after a workout if you can't shower or wash your face right away that way you can get all the dirt and sweat off right after workout out. Also if you have problems with breakouts on your chest, using one of these every night before bed will help to clear that too.

 

2. Clean and Clear advantage acne control moisturizer (medicated with Salicylic acid)

 I love this stuff i use it every morning after I wash my face, it doesn't feel greasy at all and it also helps with controlling acne.

 

I try to have all my face products work together by using all stuff medicated with Salicylic acid, the face wash I use is also Salicylic acid based so that way my skin doesn't get confused with so many different acids and chemicals. Last year my acne got really really bad so I went to a Dermatologist and now for the most part my face is all clear, and i just keep using these products to maintain.

3.Egyptian Magic multi purpose cream

This is such an awesome product!!!! I like to put it on right before bed, its pretty greasy but in the morning your skin is soooo incredibly soft. I had a bunch of those red marks from after you have alot of acne on my cheeks and i used this stuff every night for a couple week and now they're almost gone!!! you can also use this in your hair just a tiny it goes along way and don't put too much in or it'll make your hair greasy. It's kind of expensive i got it on ebay for $30 but it lasts you a really long time because you only need a little bit. You can really use this for anything its great for all over and it made out of just a few simple ingredients that are really good for your skin (Olive Oil, Beeswax, Honey, Propolis, Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly.) It also helps fade scars and stretch marks. Alot of celebrities use and swear by this product.

4. Noxzema blemish control daily scrub.(Salicylic acid)

It's really good for your skin to be exfoliated everyday, it gets the blood flowing and scrubs off all the dry dead skin cells. I love it because it smells really good, and it also suds up a little bit, and leaves you skin feeling really clean and fresh, it also help dry up and clear blemishes  

5. Simple Pleasures Coconut cream Hand and Body Cream

I don't have a picture for this one but I really like it and it smells so delicious!!! I got it for my birthday, and I think you can probably get it at like Marshalls.  I put it all over after I shower or shave my legs. It absorbs quickly and doesn't fell greasy at all, but smells good all day and makes your skin nice and soft and smooth. :) 

6. Organix renewing Moroccan Argan Oil hair mask.

 I got this at Ulta for like a few dollars.  It smells really nice (can you tell I love yummy smelling stuff?) and only takes 5 minutes, sometimes I leave it in longer. It makes your hair so super soft and healthy looking, I try to do this hair mask a couple times a month. 

Ok well thats all for now or I'll never get this posted, I'm gonna try to post more often.... I hoping to do another favorite products post about makeup soon. But I gotta go get ready to go get my haircut then I'm gonna go shopping so maybe I'll do a little loot/haul post when I get back!!!

LOTS of LOVE!!!!  please tell you friends, and email me or comment!!!!

SO SO SORRY for not blogging

If anyone is reading this I'm so sorry that i haven't blogged i forever!!! I'm working on a longish (is longish a word?) blog I've just been so busy, but make sure you check back because I will post it eventually.


PLEASE PLEASE COMMENT
I want to hear what you would like me to write about, or i can just write about my life, but that could get boring :P


Lots of love, and I really hoping someones reading this!

Rainy Days

Sometimes we have rainy days throughout our lives not only literally but also, inside of us is not always sunshiny and bright. Sometimes it just feels like the our world is ending and we are temped to act out in out pain.

 But NEVER EVER give up or give in! Don't let those negative thoughts enter your mind, but fill it with something good and positive.

I love this picture because it shows how even after the worst storms the sun will always come out again. So let this be an encouragement to you if you are going through something hard, or just the wear and tear of everyday life.

I started this blog to encourage people so if anyone out just wants someone to talk to I would love to email with you, I'm not saying I have all the answers or even any answers but if I can do something to comfort or encourage someone I want to do it. So let your heart be filled with love, and hope as you read this....

Amazing Book!!! and some quick hair tips

HEY ALL!

So I got this awesome book from the library called

The World's Best-Kept Beauty Secrets

By Diane Irons

 This book is so awesome it gives you so many amazing tips about Beauty, Fashion, Skin Care, Health... I love it and i think I'm going too order it off amazon. So check it out at your library!!!

 

 Now for some hair tips:

How to start fighting frizz in the shower-

~ Use moisturizing conditioner Exspecilly if you ave curly or wavey hair which tends to be dryer, conditioner helps to soften and close the hair shaft 

~ Rinse with cold water As cold as you can stand, this will help close the hair shaft as well as helping to wake and refresh you. 

~ Gently pat/squeeze dry with your towel Avoid rubbing!! And always make sure you hair is at least 50% towel/air dryed before blow drying or styling.

  
Well that's all for today have an awesome day and make someone smile! :)

Beautiful soul... and a little recipie

Hey Everyone!!! If there is anyone reading this :) p.s. I'd love to get comments on anything, or like things I should write and stuff you'd want to hear.

So,  I was listening to Beautiful Soul by Jesse McCartney... and I was thinking that everyone does have a soul, but is it beautiful?? Does your outward actions and even inner thoughts reflect on you having a beautiful soul? Just something to think on...

Alright after that random thought... heres a little recipie
It's one of my favorites! A deep exfoliating green tea scrub(quick and easy):
~1 Teaspoon. cooled strong green tea I just brew a tea bag in about half a mug of boiling water and let it cool. Green tea is so good for the inside of your body why not put some on the outside of your body? :)

~3 Teaspoons sugar Plain old white sugar, this is going to act as the exfolient scrubbing away all those dead dry skin cells.

~ few drops of Honey...Honey is good for fighting acne and also softening the skin.

Mix these all up start with the sugar the honey then add just enough of the tea to make it the right consistency (not too runny!) 

Now rinse your face with warm water and and then apply the scrub with a cotton ball/pad or using your finger tips, gently rub in circular motions Don't rub too hard!! the sugar will do the work for you. Now your face might get a little red but thats ok it's just from bring scrubbed. When your have thoroughly exfoliated rise it all off with cold water and pat dry with a towel. Use the left over tea as a toner, and try to chug the rest :) mosterize and enjoy your amazingly soft new skin!! :D

Love, green tea, and HUGS!

First post ever!!!

Alright so I'm new at this... I'm not even a writer, but i have to much in my heart that i want to share with whoever will listen :)

So, obviously i changed my real name the the sake of privacy, even though it would be so cool to have the name Love.

Here is a little about me:
- I'm a Dancer Now when i say that some people might oh another cheesy comp. girl...NO!! I am a very technical dancer I've been dancing since i was four and i currently take Ballet, Tap ,Jazz, and Modern, in addition to company rehearsal, which we do all dance styles. Dance is such a passion of mine whenever i think about it my heart starts to beat just little faster...

-I am a Christen I want to be perfectly honest in my posts and not hide this from anyone.  I hope you won't judge me for this if you are against it but you look at me as just another person.

-I LOVE Fashion and Cosmetology   I love these two things so much; I'm hoping to share with you some of my favorite natural homemade beauty remedies in posts to come. I think these are two great and fun ways to show your personality to the world without saying a single word.

-I'm homeschooled and in high school Please please please don't think I'm a nerdy homeschooler because I'm not!!! :)

- There's so much more i could write about myself but i will save that for posts to come

On this blog I'm gonna post about AnYtHiNg and EvErYtHiNg!!!! Please tell your friends~~I don't want to just be pouring out my heart to no one  : D



GIVE LOVE!